Effectively Wild Episode 2261: Rickey Broke Records, and the Mold

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley discuss the career and life of Rickey Henderson, focusing on changes in public perceptions of his play and personality, how underrated he was (even though he was highly rated!), and his impact on the modern game and media, then (41:52) catch up on a flurry of transactions, including a run on first basemen, NL/AL East pitching moves, and predawn newsbreaking.

Audio intro: El Warren, “Effectively Wild Theme”
Audio outro: Josh Busman, “Effectively Wild Theme”

Link to Ben on Rickey
Link to Bryant on EW
Link to Mays EW episode
Link to FG payrolls page
Link to MLBTR arb salaries
Link to FG SP projections
Link to Marlins revenue sharing
Link to Santana house sale
Link to Rooker tweet
Link to EW gift subscriptions

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